The Canada Grains Council (CGC) is pleased by the renewed commitment of federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture to the FPT Working Group on Pesticide Management. We also commend the formation of a new Ministerial working group focused on maintaining a science and evidence-based approach to pesticide regulation that is protective of human health and the environment while meeting the innovation needs of Canadian producers.
Timely access to safe and effective pesticides is imperative for the productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness of the Canadian grain sector. This renewed commitment coupled with the formation of an additional ministerial working group offers a valuable platform for Agriculture Ministers to provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) regarding a regulatory framework for pesticides that is safe, predictable, and efficient.
The CGC continues to support the FPT Ministers of Agriculture in their commitment to champion the competitiveness of Canadian producers through the access to safe, effective and varied pest management tools while using a science and evidence-based approach to regulatory decisions. Our collective interest is to maintain the integrity of Canada’s grain sector and ensuring it upholds the highest safety standards for the benefit of the Canadian consumers and international markets we serve. We are fully committed to working with the FPT Working Group and Ministers on this renewed initiative to support the innovation needs of Canadian producers